Venturan
Capital
Fundamentals-driven · Est. January 2025

Disciplined research.
Long-term compounding.

Venturan Capital is a fundamentals-driven investment partnership focused on long-term capital compounding through concentrated public equity investments, managed by a team of more than ten analysts who collaborate on research, valuation, and portfolio oversight.

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Public equitiesResearch-ledLong horizon
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Total return since inception
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S&P 500 total return, same period
18+
Public equity positions
10+
Analysts collaborating
About us

Built on disciplined research and collaborative analysis.

Venturan Capital is a fundamentals-driven investment partnership focused on long-term capital compounding through concentrated public equity investments. The firm is managed by a team of more than ten analysts who collaborate on research, valuation, and portfolio oversight.

The team is composed of college-level analysts who have spent the past five years studying investing through hands-on analysis, disciplined research, and continuous learning across multiple market environments.

Venturan Capital exists to document and share the results of that work, highlighting the research discipline, long-term strategies, and investment knowledge developed through real-world experience.

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Research report on every holding

Each company Venturan holds has a multi-page research report detailing the six criteria, a deep financial analysis, and why it fits the portfolio.

Monthly reporting

Every month the fund compiles a report to note progress, analyze market conditions, and adjust holdings and cash as needed.

Full income & expense reporting

Dividend and money-market income is documented in a detailed income report, alongside a full expense report covering taxes and spending.

Mission & philosophy

Compounding capital responsibly.

“The objective is to identify durable, high-quality businesses capable of compounding value over extended periods of time.”

Founded in January 2025, Venturan Capital exists to compound capital responsibly through disciplined investment in high-quality public businesses. The strategy is grounded in fundamental research, with each investment evaluated through a structured research process and supported by detailed valuation work.

Valuation is a core component of the process. Each investment is supported by a discounted cash flow model and comprehensive three-statement financial analysis, supplemented by additional frameworks where appropriate. Valuation informs entry points, while the strategy prioritizes long-term business quality over short-term market movements.

1

Idea generation

Screen for durable businesses in attractive spaces.

2

Criteria review

Assess against the six-point framework.

3

Valuation

DCF model and three-statement analysis.

4

Research report

Written thesis on why it fits the portfolio.

5

Ongoing monitoring

Monthly reports and periodic re-underwriting.

Investing criteria

The core criteria.

Each potential investment is assessed across the following dimensions before it earns a place in the portfolio.

01

Sustainable Above-Average Earnings Growth

Businesses with clear, repeatable drivers of earnings growth that extend beyond near-term cycles.

02

Leadership in an Attractive Business Space

Structurally favorable industries where long-term demand, pricing power, or innovation supports enduring relevance.

03

Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Durable advantages such as scale, intellectual property, switching costs, network effects, or cost leadership.

04

Strong Management Team & Culture

Capital allocation discipline, operational execution, governance, and organizational culture.

05

Financial Strength

Balance sheet resilience, cash flow generation, and flexibility across economic environments.

06

Research & Valuation

Internally developed research, DCF modeling, and comprehensive three-statement financial analysis.

Performance

Growth of $100 vs. the S&P 500.

Venturan CapitalS&P 500 TR
$100 invested became
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Annualized return
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Alpha
19.9%
annualized
Sharpe
1.68
vs 1.23 S&P
Beta
3.23
vs S&P 500

Performance reflects invested capital only and excludes undeployed cash. Risk metrics assume a 4% annual risk-free rate. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Portfolio & top holdings

Concentrated in high-quality businesses.

Concentrated across 18+ public equity positions, with primary exposure to technology and semiconductor companies, complemented by selective investments in energy, materials, and limited index holdings.

6Sectors

Allocation by sector

Top holdings

Weight of invested capital
Future plans

Ongoing review with selective, risk-aware deployment.

Venturan Capital periodically reevaluates each position using its established research framework, incorporating updated fundamental analysis and valuation as business conditions and market dynamics evolve.

As new opportunities arise, excess cash beyond operating reserves may be deployed selectively to expand or rebalance the portfolio, with the objective of improving diversification, managing risk, and maintaining a disciplined long-term investment posture.

Long-term horizon

Maintain research discipline and patience through market cycles.

Re-underwrite

Revisit every thesis and valuation as the facts change.

Selective deployment

Put excess cash to work when opportunity is asymmetric.

Balanced risk

Weigh concentration against diversification and liquidity.

Contact

Get in touch.

For more information regarding our research process and reports, holdings, market outlook, or general inquiries, please reach out to our team.

Jacob LipkinJL
Managing Director & Founder
Jacob Lipkin
Bryce FarandaBF
Vice President
Bryce Faranda

General inquiries

Research reports, monthly letters and holdings detail are available on request.

Email the team